A hundred munitions including US-made 2,000lb bombs were used by the Israeli air force in a devastating air raid that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in southern Beirut. Israel's deep intelligence penetration allowed them to target Nasrallah's secret meeting with remaining Hezbollah leadership. The strike required Benjamin Netanyahu's direct permission while he was in New York, highlighting the urgency felt amid ongoing conflict. Unsubstantiated reports suggest an Iranian mole tipped off Israel about Nasrallah's location, complicating geopolitics.
According to reports, the planning behind the operation shows that Israel had been monitoring the location for quite some time before launching the attack. The commander of the 69th Squadron indicated that the aircrews had been preparing for several days, although they were only informed of the specific target hours prior. The use of F-15I jets armed to specifically strike below ground indicates a focused strategy to eliminate key Hezbollah leaders that poses ongoing security threats.
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